bfd 10hp honda 4-stroke

[tom calverley]

i get it started but when i put the cover back on it runs rough and stalls out.it' a1983 motor

[norman158]

check for a exaust leak

[Bear]

Topic: honda 7.5 runs rough with cover on No spark Check those and tell us if you still have a spark when it quits, or if there is an exhaust leak.

[P.V.]

You have an exhust leak. Check the exhust pipe that is attached to the bottom of the cyl. head. It has a hole in it and let's exhust escape into the motor pan. If you run it and look below the cyl. head, you should see the tell-tale signs of exhust leakage with a flashlite. . Be careful as the three bolts that secure the exhust tube to the head are a bi#*h to get out!!! Also check the seal that goes around the tube. It can be ripp'd and also let the exhust in. Those screws are also a drag to remove if they're stubborn!!